SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Through our For the Love of Curling scholarship program the curling community across Canada plays an active role in supporting the next generation of passionate, talented and caring curlers.

This year ten scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, were awarded to deserving student athletes across Canada.

This scholarship program invests in the future leaders of the curling community. It does so by taking into consideration each eligible applicant’s academic accomplishments and aspirations, their curling achievements and, finally, their volunteer contributions within the community. The successful recipients will utilize the award to cover a portion of their education and curling costs during the 2018-19 school year and season.

The application process for 2019 For the Love of Curlingscholarships will run from May 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 – please check back during this time period for full program details.

Meet your 2018 scholars…

“I was beyond excited to know that Curling Canada had faith in me to be an ambassador for the sport of curling! I felt so much gratitude to the curling community for instilling their trust in me to be a positive role model for young people and I will endeavor to do my utmost to live up to their expectations.”

Kyle Doering

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“I was honestly speechless and so honoured to have been selected; receiving this scholarship allows me to focus simply on school and curling. I’m now more confident that I’ll be able to have a balanced schedule to focus on training and studying without having to worry as much about the financial aspects of being a full time student and a high performance athlete.”

Lindsay Dubue

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“It’s important to promote our sport to the next generation because the opportunities that are presently available at the junior level of curling are greater than ever before. Curling is a sport for life that can be played many years into adulthood. Plus, the comradery in curling is unique and the friendships will be made with curlers from across the whole country.”

Tanner Horgan

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“The community found in curling is unparalleled – nowhere else do you find your opponents to be your greatest adversaries on the ice but your greatest friends off the ice. Curling itself is a fantastic sport, but the community is what makes it phenomenal. There is no doubt in my mind that the incredibly supportive curling community is a major part of what entices me to return to the ice, day after day.”

Ryan Jacques

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“This sport is not just about winning, it is about participating, and it is about teamwork, sportsmanship and developing life skills. Curling is much more than just sport – there are countless intangible benefits for the next generation – it’s an opportunity for young kids to make friends, learn about diversity by respecting everyone, and prepare themselves for the rest of their life, just like it has done for me.”

Kaitlyn Jones

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“I was humbled to be one of ten scholars selected across all of Canada for not only my accomplishments in the classroom and on the curling ice, but also my volunteering involvement in my community. This scholarship will allow more time to focus on my academic and athletic endeavors without the extra stress of needing a part time job during an already busy schedule.”

Dustin Mikush

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“Thank you to everyone that made this possible. I could not have imagined that playing the sport that I love and being involved in the community would create such an amazing opportunity to be a part of this scholarship. I cannot wait to have the chance to give back to the curling community that has already given me so much.”

Ryan McNeil Lamswood

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“If I could say one thing to the curling community that made this scholarship possible, I would say thank you for your love of curling. Thank you very much for your dedication to the sport and its athletes. Thank you for your generous support which allows athletes to truly become the best versions of themselves on and off the ice.”

Kate Sherry

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“Being able to make friends and connect with people across Canada in your sport, and have them as a support in your life is something I am forever grateful for. Being a student-athlete has its challenges, but the friendships I’ve made, and the resources the curling community has given to me over the years have ultimately allowed me to excel in the sport and academics that made this scholarship possible.”

Selena Sturmay

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

“I think sport is becoming ever more vital in our current world, for a number of reasons. It bridges gaps between cultures, genders, languages, generations, and geographical locations. It helps create lifelong friendships and valuable connections. It provides individuals with an environment where they can truly express themselves. It is something that can inspire, and show us what humans are capable of. And most importantly (for me), it teaches lessons about the value of hard work, and putting effort into something that is greater than yourself.”

Glenn Vanance

2018 For the Love of Curling Scholarship Recipient

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CURLING CANADA FOUNDATION

For more information on the 2017 For the Love of Curling scholarship program or to learn how you can support the next generation of of championship curlers, please contact:

For the love of curling

Thank you for sharing your support and passion for the great sport of curling! Our Charitable Registration number is: 10684 5035 RR0001
1660 Vimont Court
Cumberland Ontario K4A4J4
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